A Home at the End of the World
by Michael Cunningham
A Home at the End of the World by Michael Cunningham holds a well received rating of 3.89 out of 5, based on 13.2K reader ratings. First published in 1990. The book spans 342 pages.
About A Home at the End of the World
Michael Cunningham’s celebrated novel is the story of two boyhood friends: Jonathan, lonely, introspective, and unsure of himself; and Bobby, hip, dark, and inarticulate. In New York after college, Bobby moves in with Jonathan and his roommate, Clare, a veteran of the city's erotic wars. Bobby and Clare fall in love, scuttling the plans of Jonathan, who is gay, to father Clare's child. Then, when Clare and Bobby have a baby, the three move to a small house upstate to raise "their" child together and, with an odd friend, Alice, create a new kind of family. A Home at the End of the World masterfully depicts the charged, fragile relationships of urban life today.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Michael Cunningham |
| Published | 1990 |
| Pages | 342 |
| Genres | Fiction, Fiction, Romance |
| Average Rating | 3.89 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 13,228 |
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What genre is A Home at the End of the World?
A Home at the End of the World is categorized as Fiction, Fiction, Romance. Its primary genre classification is Romance.
Is A Home at the End of the World worth reading?
Based on 13.2K reader ratings, A Home at the End of the World has an average score of 3.89 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is A Home at the End of the World?
A Home at the End of the World has 342 pages.
Who wrote A Home at the End of the World?
A Home at the End of the World was written by Michael Cunningham. It was first published in 1990.
What is the ISBN for A Home at the End of the World?
The ISBN-13 for A Home at the End of the World is 9780312424080.0.
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